counting was underway monday in indian state polls seen as a key political indicator , with general elections just months away and voters stung by the attacks in mumbai and an economic downturn .

Short summary: results due in key indian state elections


myanmar 's junta held a massive government-orchestrated rally saturday in yangon , as security forces kept cracking down on pro-democracy protesters by rounding up some of the country 's most prominent political activists .

Short summary: myanmar gov t holds yangon rally junta arrests prominent activists


the dollar rebounded against major currencies on thursday amid world central banks ' plans of reducing dollar infusion and weaker-than-expected u.s. existing home sales data .

Short summary: dollar rebounds against major currencies


stocks are closing mostly lower after a disappointing report on the jobs market renewed concern about the economy .

Short summary:
stocks dip treasury yields drop after jobs data